my daughter eats a lot of apples and asked me if doing so would put weight on you, she is a vegetarian....so we are just curious.
2006-10-09 06:52:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Kelly,
All fruit contain natural sugar and contain quiet a lot of calories. So sure if you eat alot of fruit you are taking in alot of extra calories. So like any kind of food you need to be aware of your caloric intake. On the other hand fruit is very good for you so if you are not to concerned about the calories eat all you want and enjoy. Fruit is alot better than say twinkies or ho ho's for sure, they contain alot of calories also, but those calories are not good for you.
TDCWH
2006-10-09 07:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by TDCWH 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you talking about eatting a bushel? If not NO. They are high in fiber & low in calories.
Apple Nutrition Facts
(*One medium 2-1/2 inch apple, fresh, raw, with skin)
Calories 81
Carbohydrate 21 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber
Calcium 10 mg
Phosphorus 10 mg Iron .25 mg
Sodium 0.00 mg
Potassium 159 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin A 73 IU
Folate 4 mcg
*The nutritional value of apples will vary slightly depending on the variety and size.
2006-10-09 17:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Eating too much of anything could make you gain weight. Apples are really good for you, but I wouldn't have more than one a day because they do have sugar. It would be best to have a variety of fruits that way you get different nutrients.
2006-10-09 14:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sonya 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.. apples like a lot of fruit are incredibly high in sugar.. the type of sugar does not matter, it is sugar... it has a direct effect on your insulin levels.. more insulin is needed therefore more weight gain.
2006-10-09 14:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suppose it would depend on how many you were eating in a day! As long as you were staying within your normal daily caloric intake, no, they would not make you gain weight. They are completely fat free and full of nutrition. I would stick to one a day though. You need a BALANCED diet, so not too much of one thing.
2006-10-09 13:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Even though it's a fruit and it's good for you. You should only consume the right amount. Apples do have sugar. Too much sugar is not good.
2006-10-09 18:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, eating an excess of anything can make one gain weight. Just try to eat in moderation.
2006-10-09 16:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by Spiritoso 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How old is your daughter? How many calories is she taking in and how many is she working off? Apples do have natural sugar, but are much better than refined sugar. As long as her output is greater than her input, she should be fine.
2006-10-09 13:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I suppose eating too much of anything can make you gain weight.
2006-10-09 13:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by horrorfan 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Does she take in more calories than she works off? Then yes, she will gain weight.
2006-10-09 17:28:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋